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Missouri governor 2016

Greitens: 'The people have spoken; a new direction has been decided'

By • Jan 10, 2017

When Eric Greitens took the oath of office as Missouri’s new governor today, he ushered in an era of complete Republican control of the state’s legislative and executive branches. It’s an opportunity that many members of the GOP are relishing – even though some warn that the party risks taking all the blame if it can’t govern to Missourians’ liking.

Buoyant Republicans set for solid control of Missouri state government

By • Nov 8, 2016

Missouri Republicans won big Tuesday, sweeping all statewide offices and putting the party almost totally in charge of the Missouri Capitol beginning in January.

And in part, they have Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump to thank. His Missouri coattails of 20 percentage points arguably provided a strong wind at the GOP’s back.

Downticket Races In MO & KS, Goldwater's Lasting Legacy, And Statehouse Blend Kansas

By & Coy Dugger • Nov 1, 2016
Luke X. Martin / KCUR 89.3

With Election Day a week away, we check in with local political reporters for analysis of elections in Kansas and Missouri. Then, political commentator E.J. Dionne discusses the presidential campaign and themes from his book Why the Right Went Wrong. We finish with this week's Statehouse Blend Kansas, featuring state Rep.

‘Political Outsider’ Eric Greitens Rallies With Gov. Scott Walker In Kansas City

By • Oct 30, 2016
Andrea Tudhope / file/KCUR 89.3

In his third and last stop of the day, Missouri gubernatorial candidate Eric Greitens made a campaign appearance in Kansas City Sunday night, after stops in both Springfield and St. Louis.

In what campaign workers described as one of the more crowded rallies of the day, over 130 people gathered for the event, with women making up about half of the crowd, many holding pink campaign signs reading "Women for Greitens."

Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker joined Greitens on the campaign trail.

Statehouse Blend: Missouri Rep. Judy Morgan Says Right To Work Is A Central Issue In 2016 Gubernator

By & • Aug 17, 2016
Matt Hodapp / KCUR 89.3

On this week's episode of Statehouse Blend, Missouri Rep. Judy Morgan (D-Kansas City) talks about transportation funding, Right To Work legislation, and this year's gubernatorial election.

Guests:

Missouri Rep. Judy Morgan Says Right To Work Is A Central Issue In 2016 Gubernatorial Race

By & • Aug 13, 2016
Matt Hodapp / KCUR 89.3

On this week's episode of Statehouse Blend, Missouri Rep. Judy Morgan (D-Kansas City) talks about transportation funding, Right To Work legislation, and this year's gubernatorial election.

Guests:

  • Rep. Judy Morgan, (D-Kansas City), Missouri House of Representatives
  • Maria Carter, News Director, KCUR

Kansas City Mayor Sly James Struggles To Back Chris Koster For Governor

By • Jul 28, 2016
Jason Rosenbaum / St. Louis Public Radio

Kansas City Mayor Sly James has been vocal about his call for stricter gun control measures. During a speech Wednesday to the Missouri Delegation at the Democratic National Convention, James gave a blistering critique to Missourians who resist stronger gun control.

“I think it’s time for us to start targeting a few key legislators and supporting their opponents in the way the NRA and other people support them,” James said. 

Those views will make it difficult for the mayor to support his party’s likely nominee for Missouri Governor, Chris Koster.

The Missouri Republican Gubernatorial Primary

By & • Jun 11, 2016
Matt Hodapp / KCUR 89.3

On this week's Statehouse Blend podcast, we profile the four candidates campaigning in this year's republican gubernatorial primary.

Guests: